Welcome to Punahou School
Class of 2017
Welcome to Sixth Grade!
Pop Quiz!
(How well did you read the 6th Grade
Handbook?)
Question #1
There are two main
expectations of sixth
graders. What are they?
(1)Work hard
(2)Have respect for others
Question #2
Fill in the blank:
Students must wear tops
that have a __________ or a
____________.
Students must wear tops
that have a collar or a
crew neckline.
Question #3
How many days/nights is
Camp Timberline?
Four days and three nights
Question #4
What time is lunch for
graders?
th
6
11:15 a.m.
Question #5
Generally speaking, how
many minutes of homework
a night does a 6th grader
have?
(Anywhere from ____ to ____ )
About 60 to 90 minutes
Our Sixth Grade Community
• Shares a Sixth Grade Facility
• Has a Common Curriculum
• Participates in Common Experiences
•Tie Dye T-Shirts
•Environmental/Community Service
•Class Picnic
•Camp Timberline
• Participates in a common Chapel and Advisory
Program
Students have a Homeroom and Switch Class
A Team consists of a homeroom and switch pair.
Two teams occupy one floor in Case.
Our Sixth Grade Community
Is Made Up of Three Teams
– Ka Honua O Weinberg (1st Floor)
•Mrs. Umeda & Mrs. Teske
•Mr. Smart/Mr. Tam & Ms. Edwards
– Ka Lani O Weinberg (2nd Floor)
•Mrs. Robles & Mrs. Ching
•Mrs. Chang & Mr. Copeland
– Ka Pueo O Wodehouse
•Mrs. Kano & Ms. Eisold
•Ms. Chong & Mr. Eliashof
First Day of School:
August 26
School Day Hours
8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
School Offices Open
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Drop-Off
and
Pick-Up
Wodehouse
Hall
6-205 & 206
6-207 & 208
Weinberg Hall
Lower Level
6-101, 102, 103, & 104
Upper Level
6-201, 202, 203, & 204
First Day Activities
8:00-8:30
8:30-9:30
9:30-11:15
Homeroom
All School Convocation
Homeroom/Team Time
11:15-12:00
Lunch & Recess
12:00-1:45
Orientation & Campus Tours
1:45-2:30
2:30-2:45
Chapel
Homeroom & Dismissal
Lockers
Locks are assigned on
the first day of school
and are used during
students' three years in
Case Middle School.
Books &
Planners
Distributed
in Class
Physical Education
Did you purchase your child's
PE uniforms?
Punahou Bookstore Hours
Wednesday, 8/18 & Thursday, 8/19
7:30-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m.
Friday, 8/20 (Admissions Day): Closed
Monday, 8/23: 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 8/24 & Wednesday, 8/25: Closed
Note: No
exchanges on PE
uniforms. Please
know your child's
size prior to
purchasing. No
try-ons during
Wednesday, 8/18
and Thursday,
8/19 due to
Academy
Registration.
Cafeteria &
Lunch
Lunch Time
Home lunch or cash for
August 26, 27, and 30
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ID pictures taken on
Friday, August 27
Changes for 2010
• Align with 7th & 8th grade
• Options: Choice of 3 entrees,
potato bar, soup, sandwiches,
special of the day (teri burger,
hot dog or chicken patty),
salad bar
• NO snack bar privileges
• ID card functions as a charge card
Dress Code
Dress Code
• All tops must have a collar or crew neckline, be long enough
to tuck in, and fit comfortably (not tight-fitting)
• Skirts, shorts, dresses must be at least knee length
• No midriffs or underwear (including bra straps) showing
• No clothing with offensive graphics/language
• No extreme hairstyles
• Footwear is required
What is Appropriate?
What is NOT Appropriate?
Reporting Periods
First Trimester: August 26 to November 15
• Parent - Teacher Conference
• Written Progress Report
Second Trimester: November 16 To February 24
• Parent - Teacher Conference (upon request)
• Written Progress Report
Third Trimester: February 25 To June 2
• Written Progress Report
Note: 6th grade report cards do not contain letter grades
Laptop Rollout
September 1 & 2
Communication
Do you have an ePunahou account? This online community
provides general information and as well as specific resources
under "Parent" and "PFA" tabs. To receive your login and
password, e-mail helpdesk@punahou.edu and include your full
name, child's full name, and graduation year.
Parent Meeting
for
Laptop Rollout
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m.
Twigg-Smith Pavilion
Sixth Grade Parent Night
(formerly known as Open
House)
Thursday, September 23
Parent-Teacher Communication
(1)Contact your child's teacher first; if via
mail, send me a copy.
(2)Take advantage of fall conferences.
(3)Other conferences may be scheduled at
parent or teacher request ("roundtables").
(4)Encourage self-advocacy by having your
child go directly to their teacher with
questions.
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How We Can Work As a Team
• Parents
– Provide time and
place for school work
– Chores at home help
develop a sense of
responsibility
– Limit and monitor
electronic use at
home
– Communicate with
teachers & supervisor
• Teachers & Supervisor
– Set guidelines and
clear expectations
– Support the unique
developmental needs
of each child as they
learn and grow
during these
adolescent years
– Communicate with
parents
Phone
Office: 945-2479
Secretary (Mrs. Athans-Quon)9445819
E-mail
tchow-hoy@punahou.edu
Website
iws.punahou.edu/user/tchow-hoy